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Corporate - About Us http://www.aclines.com/ 2010-02-03T13:20:08Z About Us http://www.aclines.com/site/aboutus/about-us.html 2010-02-03T13:20:08Z <p><strong>American Commercial Lines Inc (ACL)</strong></p> <p><img hspace="6" alt="American Commercial Lines" align="right" width="250" height="166" src="/uploads/6/Image/corporate/corp-tug.jpg" /> ACL is a leader in marine transportation and manufacturing, delivering premium transportation services and solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.<br /> <br /> Headquartered in Jeffersonville, Indiana, ACL has operated on the United States Inland Waterways System, which consists of the Mississippi River System, its connecting waterways and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, since 1915. Click <a target="_blank" href="/map.shtml">here</a> for an ACL territory map. <br /> <br /> We operate a domestic transportation fleet of over 2,500 barges and approximately 125 tow boats, as well as a number of facilities that provide a full range of marine transportation support services.&nbsp; These services include marine repairs, port services, and terminal services.<br /> <br /> ACL also operates America&rsquo;s largest single-site inland shipbuilding and repair facility, which occupies approximately 68 acres of land and 5,600 feet of frontage on the Ohio River in Jeffersonville.&nbsp; Here, we design and manufacture barges and other vessels for third-party customers and for our transportation business.&nbsp; We also provide complete dry-docking capabilities and full machine shop facilities for repair and storage of towboat propellers, rudders and shafts.</p> <p>Our progressive leadership, employees, technology, fleet, facilities and support services have uniquely positioned ACL for success in an evolving market.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="#as_text"><strong>back to top &raquo;</strong></a></p> Corporate - Mission / Vision http://www.aclines.com/ 2007-04-19T06:00:08Z Vision / Mission / Values http://www.aclines.com/site/aboutus/vision-mission-values.html 2007-04-19T06:00:08Z <h3>Vision</h3> <p>Continue to transform ACL from a barge operator and manufacturer into a transportation company serving the evolving needs of the marketplace.</p> <h3>Mission</h3> <p>Deliver premium transportation services and solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.</p> <h3>Core Values</h3> You can tell a lot about a company by its priorities.&nbsp; At ACL, we call these priorities our core values.&nbsp; They speak to what the Company stands for:&nbsp; safety, customer focus, innovation, integrity, and the creation of value for all stakeholders.&nbsp; ACL has made a long-term commitment to these values and makes them a part of everything we do. We believe this is to the benefit of our customers, employees, shareholders and the communities in which we work.<br /> <blockquote><strong>Safety - Never compromise the safety of people, the environment, property or equipment.</strong><br /> We will conduct all of our activities in a safe, conscientious and environmentally sound manner.&nbsp; We will continually align the production, quality and performance of our products and services with safety as our first priority.<br /> <br /> <strong>Customer Focus &ndash; Deliver superior customer service.</strong><br /> We are committed to supplying our customers with on-time, premium services and products of the highest quality.&nbsp; We will always strive to exceed customer expectations. <br /> <br /> <strong>Innovation &ndash; Set the standard in transportation and manufacturing solutions.</strong><br /> We will work relentlessly to provide new and innovative solutions to our customers.&nbsp; We will invest in research and development to attain a position of technological advantage among our competitors and exceed the demands of our customers.<br /> <br /> <strong>Integrity &ndash; Always do the right thing.</strong><br /> ACL adheres to a strict code of ethics. We earn trust, meet commitments and are accountable for results.&nbsp; It is not always the easy way, but it is the only way to attain long-term success.<br /> <br /> <strong>Value - Let the creation of value drive all we do for our shareholders and employees.</strong><br /> In all our products and services, we will create real and lasting value for everyone involved.&nbsp; Increasing profitability and shareholder value in all business areas is the basis for our success. <br /> </blockquote> <p>&nbsp;</p> Corporate - Value Proposition http://www.aclines.com/ 2007-04-13T13:16:42Z Value Proposition http://www.aclines.com/site/aboutus/value-proposition.html 2007-04-13T13:16:42Z ACL is a customer-focused company that delivers the safest, cleanest, most cost effective and innovative transportation solutions, resulting in improved business for its customers. Corporate - Safety http://www.aclines.com/ 2007-04-09T12:13:45Z Safety http://www.aclines.com/site/aboutus/safety.html 2007-04-09T12:13:45Z <strong>The Industry Leader in Safety</strong><br /> When our customers choose ACL to transport their valuable cargoes or manufacture their marine equipment, they can be confident that safety is priority one.&nbsp; Our employees are constantly guided by the principle that all accidents and injuries can be prevented, and by the motto that no job is so important, no service so urgent, that we cannot take the time to perform all work safely.&nbsp; At every level, we are committed to doing our jobs without compromising the safety of people, the environment, property or equipment.<br /> <br /> We take great pride in the fact that our company-wide commitment to continuous improvement in safety processes has led to our achieving the best safety record in both the Inland Waterway transportation and marine manufacturing industries. Corporate - Continuous Improvement http://www.aclines.com/ 2007-04-09T12:22:57Z Continuous Improvement http://www.aclines.com/site/aboutus/continuous-improvement.html 2007-04-09T12:22:57Z As an industry leader, ACL is constantly searching for ways to enhance products and services and to develop solutions that are more effective and efficient for our customers.&nbsp; Lean initiatives drive efficiency and productivity.&nbsp; Employees are encouraged to think creatively and to share their ideas for improving products and processes.&nbsp; ACL has made a tremendous commitment to finding and utilizing facilities and technologies that allow us to meet or exceed customer expectations, and to move our industry forward. Corporate Giving http://www.aclines.com/ 2008-11-04T12:04:13Z Corporate Giving http://www.aclines.com/site/corporate-giving/corporate-giving.html 2008-11-04T12:04:13Z <strong>ACL&rsquo;s Philosophy </strong><br /> At ACL, our business decisions are guided by our core values: <br /> <ul> <li>SAFETY Never compromise the safety of people, the environment, property or equipment. </li> <li>CUSTOMER SERVICE Provide superior customer service. </li> <li>INNOVATION Set the standard in transportation and manufacturing solutions.</li> <li>INTEGRITY Always do the right thing.</li> <li>VALUE Let the creation of value drive all we do for shareholders and employees. </li> </ul> Corporate giving is no exception. We are committed to environmental stewardship and support of nonprofit organizations that protect our rivers, which are not only fundamental to our business, but crucial to the communities that surround them, the ecosystems they support, and our planet as a whole.<br /> <br /> We are also committed to integrity &ndash; to always doing the right thing. And, we believe it&rsquo;s the right thing to donate time and resources to programs and initiatives that enhance the quality of life within the communities where we work and live. We also believe it&rsquo;s the right thing to support our employees in their individual acts of giving and service to benefit others. <br /> <br /> <strong>ACL&rsquo;s Corporate Giving Guidelines</strong><br /> ACL has a Corporate Giving Committee that thoughtfully evaluates each request for funding as it relates to our corporate giving philosophy.&nbsp; ACL is committed to protecting river environments through our business practices and philanthropy and to supporting the communities where we work and live.<br /> <br /> <strong>Eligibility</strong><br /> ACL awards grants to organizations that have been approved by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c) charities and government institutions.<br /> <br /> Our support is generally targeted to specific projects or programs that enhance the scope of services offered by an organization. Our contributions are seldom used to support operating costs or capital campaigns. Preference is also given to organizations with a broad base of funding and involvement by our employees.<br /> <br /> <strong>Restrictions</strong><br /> Generally, ACL does not fund the following through corporate giving:<br /> <ul> <li>organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status</li> <li>individuals</li> <li>religious organizations (exceptions may be made for projects that benefit a community)</li> <li>political candidates or lobbying organizations</li> <li>organizations with a limited constituency, such as fraternal, labor or veterans&rsquo; groups</li> <li>endowments or foundations</li> <li>travel by groups or individuals</li> <li>national conferences</li> <li>sponsorships or advertising </li> <li>anti-business groups</li> <li>team sponsorships or athletic scholarships</li> <li>organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation or gender</li> </ul> <strong> Application Procedures</strong><br /> Requests for funding or other corporate gifts must be submitted via our on-line <a href="/site/corporate-giving-form/">Corporate Giving Request Form</a>. Telephone solicitations will not be considered.<br /> <br /> Applications are accepted as they are received and are reviewed in a timely manner. <br /> <br /> Proposals funded any one time are not assured of future funding. If renewed funding is desired, an additional application must be submitted. In general, ACL does not fund multi-year requests. <br /> <strong><br /> Thank You</strong><br /> We appreciate your adherence to our corporate giving guidelines.
6 <p><strong>American Commercial Lines Inc (ACL)</strong></p> <p><img hspace="6" alt="American Commercial Lines" align="right" width="250" height="166" src="/uploads/6/Image/corporate/corp-tug.jpg" /> ACL is a leader in marine transportation and manufacturing, delivering premium transportation services and solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.<br /> <br /> Headquartered in Jeffersonville, Indiana, ACL has operated on the United States Inland Waterways System, which consists of the Mississippi River System, its connecting waterways and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, since 1915. Click <a target="_blank" href="/map.shtml">here</a> for an ACL territory map. <br /> <br /> We operate a domestic transportation fleet of over 2,500 barges and approximately 125 tow boats, as well as a number of facilities that provide a full range of marine transportation support services.&nbsp; These services include marine repairs, port services, and terminal services.<br /> <br /> ACL also operates America&rsquo;s largest single-site inland shipbuilding and repair facility, which occupies approximately 68 acres of land and 5,600 feet of frontage on the Ohio River in Jeffersonville.&nbsp; Here, we design and manufacture barges and other vessels for third-party customers and for our transportation business.&nbsp; We also provide complete dry-docking capabilities and full machine shop facilities for repair and storage of towboat propellers, rudders and shafts.</p> <p>Our progressive leadership, employees, technology, fleet, facilities and support services have uniquely positioned ACL for success in an evolving market.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="#as_text"><strong>back to top &raquo;</strong></a></p> 234 26 about-us true true About Us 2010-02-03T13:20:08-05:00